Downloadable Games

Buzz Jr. Robo Jam ($4.99)
Blast off to a whole new galaxy of fun! Buzz! Junior: RoboJam takes you to a futuristic world where mischievous robots are sent to Robot Boot camp. Now for the PLAYSTATION 3 system, BUZZ! Junior: RoboJam provides 4-way mischievous action. So what are you waiting for? Join in the mechanical mayhem. Compatible with BUZZ! buzzers or PLAYSTATION 3 system controllers.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 385 MB

Battlefield: 1943 (Limited Time Offer: Bundled with Theme) ($14.99)
Pick your path - be it as a rifleman, a steel fisted tank commander, or ace fighter pilot dog fighting to protect the skies. Play as a lone wolf or with your friends, coordinating to turn the tide of battle. Whatever you choose, in Battlefield 1943 you get to enjoy the thrill of a fully featured online shooter.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 565 MB

PSone Classics PS3 / PSP

Spec Ops: Stealth Patrol ($5.99)
Immerse yourself in one of the first realistic military tactical combat simulators to be released. Choose your two-man team from a squad of five highly trained specialists: machine gunner, grenadier, rifleman, close quarters specialist, and sniper. Choose to complete your mission through stealth or all-out assault as you’re in control of an elite team of U.S. Army Rangers.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 160 MB

XS Junior League Soccer ($5.99)
GOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL!!! Go back to basics with XS Junior League Soccer. Everybody can really play as you select from 16 individual players to create your own 5 on 5 match up combos, each with their own bag of special tricks. Play at four real world fields including the baseball field at Sandlot Central, or the black top in Soho Parking.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 43 MB

Game Demos

Battlefield 1943 Demo
Pick your path - be it as a rifleman, a steel fisted tank commander, or ace fighter pilot dog fighting to protect the skies. Play as a lone wolf or with your friends, coordinating to turn the tide of battle. Get a taste of the full action in this trial version of Battlefield 1943 and enjoy the thrill of a fully featured online shooter.
Rated T
File size: 565 MB

Ghostbusters Demo
Who Ya Gonna Call? The Ghostbusters are back for an all new adventure!
Rated T
File size: 616 MB

Add-on Game Content

MotorStorm Pacific Rift Adrenaline Expansion ($9.99)
Download the Adrenaline Expansion Pack to get 3 brand new tracks for MotorStorm Pacific Rift, playable in all online modes, and offline in Time Attack, Free Play, and Split Screen.
File size: 405 MB

Cross Edge New Costume Set 2 ($3.99)
Expand your wardrobe along with your power with this clothing pack!
File size: 218 MB

Cross Edge Additional Dungeon 3 (free)
Extend your adventure with this bonus dungeon!
File size: 111 KB

Cross Edge Fresh Heart Pack (free)
Add a few extra items to your inventory with this free pack!
File size: 111 KB

Cross Edge Power Up Pack + (free)
Add a few extra items to your inventory with this free pack!
File size: 111 KB

Cross Edge Stone SP Synth Pack (free)
Add a few extra items to your inventory with this free pack!
File size: 111 KB

Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires Additional Music Set 1 (free)
Add these additional “Dynasty Warriors” music tracks to the game’s BGM Select screen.
File size: 18 MB

Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires Artemis Armor Set (women) (free)
Artemis Armor Set (for women) - Get this new set of attire to customize your character’s appearance in Edit Mode.
File size: 3.40 MB

Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires Kempo Armor Set (men) (free)
Kempo Armor Set (for men) - Get this new set of attire to customize your character’s appearance in Edit Mode.
File size: 3.34 MB

Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires Queen Armor Set (women) (free)
Queen Armor Set (for women) - Get this new set of attire to customize your character’s appearance in Edit Mode.
File size: 3.44 MB

Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires Royal Armor Set (men) (free)
Royal Armor Set (for men) - Get this new set of attire to customize your character’s appearance in Edit Mode.
File size: 4.53 MB

Midnight Club Los Angeles South Central Ultimate Content Pack ($12.50)
The South Central Ultimate Content Pack combines the South Central Premium Upgrade and the 2 South Central Vehicle Packs. Download the South Central Ultimate Content Pack for 16 new vehicles, 26 new races, 12 new battle maps, 10 new delivery missions, over 100 new red light race challenges, new vinyl packs, new parts and new music.
File size: 5.11 MB

Skate 2 Maloof Money Cup Pack ($2.99)
Hit the course of one of skateboarding’s biggest contests, then battle some of skating’s heaviest hitters for some serious Maloof loot.
File size: 68 MB

Guitar Hero World Tour
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.

• “I Am The Arsonist” by Silverstein ($1.99)
• “Bomb The World” by The Sleeping ($1.99)
• “NJ Legion Iced Tea” by A Day To Remember ($1.99)
• Victory Track Pack ($5.49) - Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “NJ Legion Iced Tea” by A Day to Remember, “Bomb The World” by The Sleeping and “I Am The Arsonist” by Silverstein. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.

File sizes: 33 MB - 42 MB (singles), 111 MB (track pack)

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

• “21 Guns”— Green Day ($1.99)
• “East Jesus Nowhere”— Green Day ($1.99)
• “Know Your Enemy”— Green Day ($1.99)
• Green Day Pack 01 ($5.49) - Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Green Day Pack 01. This pack includes: “Know Your Enemy,” “East Jesus Nowhere,” and “21 Guns” by Green Day.
• “Black Magic”— Slayer ($1.99)
• “Conquer All”— Behemoth ($1.99)
• “Disposable Teens”— Marilyn Manson ($1.99)
• “Embedded”— Job for a Cowboy ($1.99)
• “Empire of the Gun”— God Forbid ($1.99)
• “Hammer Smashed Face”— Cannibal Corpse ($1.99)
• “This Is Exile”— Whitechapel ($1.99)
• “What a Horrible Night to Have a Curse”— Black Dahlia Murder ($1.99)
• Mayhem Tour 2009 Pack 01 ($13.49) - Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Mayhem Tour 2009 Pack 01. This pack includes “Disposable Teens” by Marilyn Manson, “Empire of the Gun” by God Forbid, “Black Magic” by Slayer, “Hammer Smashed Face” by Cannibal Corpse, “This Is Exile” by Machine Head, “Embedded” by Job for a Cowboy, “Conquer All” by Behemoth and “What a Horrible Night…” by Black Dahlia Murder.

File sizes: 26 MB - 41 MB (singles), 95 MB - 239 MB (track packs)

Game Videos (free)

MAG Dev Diary 1
File size: 155 MB (HD) 263 MB (1080)

MAG Dev Diary 2
File size: 186 MB (HD)

PAIN: Museum Trailer
File size: 53 MB (HD)

Battlefield: 1943 Guadalcanal Trailer
File size: 49 MB (HD)

The King of Fighters XII Trailer
File size: 39 MB (HD)

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Tutorial Video 2
File size: 57 MB (SD)

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Tutorial Video 3
File size: 51 MB (SD)

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Tutorial Video 4
File size: 48 MB (SD)

Wallpaper (free)

Battlefield 1943 Wallpaper 1
File size: 233 KB (SD) 1.2 MB (HD)

Battlefield 1943 Wallpaper 2
File size: 224 KB (SD) 1.38 MB (HD)

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games Samurai Warriors: State of War ($14.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
It’s War! Arm yourself with classic Japanese weaponry and face relentless forces in massive combat. Set amidst Japan’s most volatile era, Samurai Warriors: State of War gives you control of famous samurai and legendary ninjas, and engages you in an ever unfolding war. Comes complete with a dynamic, full screen display, new stories, competitive Vs. challenges for up to 4 players and more.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 184 MB

Ultimate Board Game Collection ($9.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
Play against a computer controlled opponent, or up to five others through Wi-Fi or on one system. Includes the ability to share 5 games with Game Share support and full tutorials for each game. The Ultimate Board Game Collection will keep you and your friends entertained for a long time.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 44 MB

Add-on Game Content

Rock Band Unplugged (also available from PS3 storefront)
Build your Rock Band Unplugged library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

• “Here Comes Your Man”— Pixies ($1.99)
• “Pride and Joy”— Stevie Ray Vaughn ($1.99)
• “Still Alive”— GLaDOS and Jonathan Coulton (free)

File sizes: 15 MB - 17 MB

Game Videos (free)

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Tutorial Video 2
File size: 27 MB

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Tutorial Video 3
File size: 24 MB

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Tutorial Video 4
File size: 22 MB

Naughty Dog is dropping a megaton of new Uncharted 2: Among Thieves knowledge on the next episode of GameTrailers TV, (tonight, 12:30am Eastern/Pacific). You’ve already seen urban and village environments; tonight you’ll see more of the chillier environments from the initial teaser trailer. We’ve already experienced battle; tonight you’ll learn more about the puzzle elements that Uncharted 2 has to offer. You’ll see new single-player and multi-player in-game footage, and 3 more minutes of story. That, and my pick for the cinematic Nathan Drake, TV’s Geoff Keighley.

Take a look:

OK, see you tonight at 12:30am.

My name is Olivier; I work for Nobilis, a publishing company which is based in Lyon, France. I’m a Product Manager and I’m here to tell you about an exciting new release for PlayStation Store: Trine.

Trine is a fantasy action and platform game that combines 2D gameplay with 3D graphics. The game is balanced between action and puzzle-solving sequences. Three heroes are bound to a mysterious device called the Trine in a quest to save the kingdom from evil, and the player can at any time freely choose whoever is best suited for the upcoming challenge or puzzle.

Because physics is at the core of the gameplay, there is not just one solution for each puzzle; in fact you can even find a way the developers have never thought of!

You can control one of the three characters of the game and switch at any time to solve the puzzles in a different manner. Each character has a unique ability, so choose the one you think is best suited for the situation.

The Wizard can create and move objects around to build a bridge or crush his enemies with a box. The Thief uses her bow to attack and her grappling hook to move quickly and avoid dangerous traps. The Warrior is better suited for close combat and tends to hit before he thinks!

So you can play through the 16 levels of the game, switching from character to character, but you can also play with one or two friends in a cooperative mode. Play the whole adventure together and find new solutions by combining your characters’ powers.

How about asking the Wizard to create a box so the Thief can use it with her grappling hook? Or why don’t you make the Wizard levitate you, while you, The Warrior, destroy your enemies that were too high to reach in the first place?

With 3 players, the range of options widens: ask the Thief to use her bow to fire at your enemies, while the Warrior protects her with his shield and the Wizards creates boxes on top of the skeletons’ heads to crush them!

Possibilities are huge and this trailer will show you what sort of things you can do in Trine.

Coming soon to the PlayStation Store for PS3. For sure…you’ll love it!

What is EVO? It’s the world’s largest and longest-running fighting game tournament. Every year, thousands of competitors from every corner of the planet descend on Las Vegas to determine the best of the best on the most competitive fighting games. It’s been running for over a decade, and with all the hoopla over SFIV, this year is going to be bigger than ever—at a conservative estimate, we’ll be playing over 50 thousand matches over the course of the weekend as we work our way towards a champion.

Why are we talking about this on the PlayStation Blog? Because EVO is especially PlayStation 3-flavored this year. PlayStation has been an important part of EVO history, but this year, we’ve selected the PS3 as the platform of choice for our very biggest competitions, including Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix and Street Fighter IV.

Why else would you care? Because EVO is rad. It’s fighting game heaven with some of the most exciting gaming you’ll see anywhere, it’s run by players, for players, and best of all, it’s free to watch.

(I’m actually the one holding that handicam and yes, that’s my stupid voice cracking with excitement. For reference, this wasn’t even the finals—EVO is full of insane moments)

What is there to do? Well, there are all the tournaments to play in, but beyond the official tournaments (on games including my Capcom favorites, Marvel Vs Capcom 2, Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, Street Fighter III: Third Strike, and of course Street Fighter IV), there are a ton of DIY side events and free-play on every fighter imaginable in the free “BYOC” area. BYOC = “Bring Your Own Console.” Nearly half of our gigantic tournament floor is devoted to a free-play area, where we set up TVs, and you can plug in any games you want, on everything from next-gen PS3s to old arcade hardware. You’ll find competition on nearly any fighter you can imagine, from classic Street Fighter games to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Tournament Fighters. There are also plenty of exciting grudge matches, and when you’re tired of playing and watching the madness, you’re still in Las Vegas.

One of my other favorite things about EVO is that unlike most “pro gaming” events, EVO is an open tournament. By “open,” I mean that anybody can just walk in off the street and take their shot against the best players in the world. You don’t have to jump through any hoops or join a silly league—if you’ve got the skills, you can step up to the plate take your shot. All of the EVO directors grew up playing in the arcades, where skills talked, and BS walked. EVO grew straight out of our desire to preserve that electric spirit of live arcade competitions, and—just like our old arcades—anyone can walk in, put their quarter up, and prove that they’ve got the skills to be the best.

All of that is hotness, but what I love most about EVO is the people. They come from around the world, from Korea to Kuwait, the UK to the US, and Portugal to Peru. And yes, while it’s mostly dudes, beyond that, you’ll find every race, every background—rich, poor, old and young, tough guys and pencilnecks. Of course you’ll find the world’s top fighting game players, including US champions like Alex Valle, John Choi, Justin Wong, and the legendary Japanese champ Daigo Umehara, and everyone comes together with a shared sense of history, and a shared passion for these games. They are the best, the hungriest, and the loudest players in the world. They are shouting, they are cheering, and they mean it.

So with all of those experts from around the world, do you have to be a great player to go? Nope. 99% of the people there realize they’re probably not going to win, but they love to go anyway because it’s a ton of fun, a great way to see old friends and meet new ones, a great place to step up your game, and because it’s an amazing show. There’s a ton of history and heart in the competitive fighting world, and this is the The Big Show, with everyone is welcome to come and watch (or compete!). Fighting games are FUN, and even if you don’t understand every intricacy, everyone can understand a punch in the face, cheering for their hometown favorites, and trying to KO the opponent.

The EVO World Finals run from July 17-19th (finals on the 19th) at the Rio Hotel and Resort, in sunny Las Vegas, NV.

Check out EVO2K for the full details, then pack up your PS3 joysticks and fightpads, and I’ll see you at EVO. If you totally can’t make it to Vegas, we’ll also be streaming some of the event’s best matches, as well as putting up a whole mess of footage afterwards, complete with commentary, player interviews, and the like, so stay tuned.

Here’s a breakdown of what you’re playing for:

-Entry to the July 22 Insomniac Games and SCEA Comic-Con community event, co-sponsored with G4. The winner of the “Captain Qwark’s My Blaster Runs Hot” weapons contest will be announced, and they’ll be presented with a real-life replica of the weapon they created. Plus, there will be a special reveal and more.

-The following night, you’ll get special access to an exclusive PlayStation event where you’ll go hands-on with some of our biggest upcoming PS3, PSP and PSN titles. Here are just a few:

• Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
• God of War III
• Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time
• Gran Turismo PSP
• LittleBigPlanet PSP

All the entry details are here, but all you need to do is use the official template above (click here for a hi-res version) and create your own Ratchet & Clank comic based on “time.” You can do it all digitally or hand draw it, but either way you must submit your comic to rcfcomiccon@gmail.com by 11:59pm (Pacific) this Friday, July 10th! Please include your name, address, and indicate whether or not you’ll be in the San Diego area on July 22nd.

Once we process the submissions, we’ll be creating a Flickr folder with all the comic strips on Monday, July 13. The comics with the most views from July 13th – July 17th will be get access to the aforementioned events on July 22nd and 23rd in San Diego, along with a guest.

For those of you that can’t make it out to San Diego, we’ve got your back. Send in your comics anyway, and the top-rated artists will receive a Comic-Con Schwag Bag, including the incredibly awesome inflatable R&C wrench pictured below.

And make sure to check out the official rules here. Must be a US resident 18 or older to win.

Hello my name is Marcus Tanner, Art Director on WipEout Fury, and I’m here today to give you a brief insight into how a WipEout environment evolves from concept art to production geometry.

A WipEout track is set in a Utopian environment populated by stunning, cutting-edge architecture enhanced by contemporary graphic design. This aesthetic is created by designing architectural forms that are influenced by abstract sculpture, structure in art and science, futuristic architecture, mecha detailing and contemporary product design.

To create the WipEout aesthetic, our concept artists use a fluid design process that involves creating abstract shapes in 3D and bouncing work around the team from artist to artist to evolve and clarify the designs. This results in bold, abstract 3D structures, which are rendered and painted over with architectural detailing and placed into the context of a WipEout environment.

These concept images use the structures as set pieces, trackside furniture, tunnels etc, and give the production team an idea of how they would look in game:

The positioning of objects in a WipEout environment is created by a design process called Dynamic Composition. The results can be likened to a piece of music providing the track with a visual melody, rhythm and harmony. This process involves sectioning the environment along the track to provide the fundamental flow of shapes that creates an interesting rhythm for the player. It includes strategically adding set pieces which provide focus for the player and then populates the track to create an enhanced game experience. The result is a dynamic environment that emphasizes the feeling of speed and movement as a result of the rhythmic pattern of structures around the track, and also focuses the players’ attention on set pieces.

WipEout Fury is all about the use of bold structural shapes which define the architectural forms. These structures are oversized so they register with the player as they accelerate past at high speed and their striking shapes become associated as icons of each track. Interlocking modular shapes & overlaid layered surfaces make best use of the lighting by allowing shadows to play over the structures, and sunlight to glint through the gaps. This gives the impression of a highly complex and richly populated environment which is enhanced by the use of hyper-real gleaming hi-tech surfaces.

That’s it from me! Keep an eye out for more information on WipEout Fury on the Blog as we countdown to release — we don’t have an exact release date for you yet, but I understand that you’ll be told as soon as we do.

Good news for all you SingStar fans! We’ve got lots of new content hitting the SingStore this Thursday. Three new song packs will be added to the store along with 16 new songs including the following hit singles:

• Offspring, “Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)”
• Kelly Clarkson, “Because Of You”
• Cheap Trick, “If You Want My Love”
• Radiohead, “No Surprises”
• Gloria Estefan, “Rhythm is Gonna Get You”

The update will also include two Ultimate Coldplay packs as well as a SingStar Essential Country pack. Currently available for $6.99 a piece, each song pack features the following chart-topping tracks:

Ultimate Coldplay Pack #1

• The Scientist
• The Hardest Part
• Yellow
• Speed of Sound
• Clocks

Ultimate Coldplay Pack #2

• Violet Hill
• In My Place
• Trouble
• Don’t Panic
• Lost!

Essential Country Pack

• Martina McBride, “A Broken Wing”
• Sara Evans, “Born to Fly”
• Montgomery Gentry, “What Do You Think About That?”
• Trace Adkins, “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk”
• Trace Adkins, “You’re Gonna Miss This”

We’ve got a lot more SingStore updates in the pipeline for the weeks ahead so please stay tuned!

While MAG breaks new ground with 256 players and unprecedented online action, the game’s sophisticated command and control system involving eight-on-eight, squad-based combat allows each player to influence the larger battle and climb through the ranks to lead his or her own squad, platoon, and army.

Listen to the devs explain how it works in the video below:

We hope you’ve enjoyed learning more about MAG through this developer diary series. You can be sure we’ll be bringing more MAG information to the PlayStation.Blog in the very near future, so stay alert!

A self-proclaimed SingStar novice, Shannon was rewarded with a PS3, a library of games, the opportunity to record a SingStar song of her choice here at our Foster City music studios, an overnight stay at a swanky hotel and limo transportation. We didn’t stop there either; the PlayStation team also surprised Shannon with a full SingStar makeover complete with hair styling, make-up and new wardrobe.

When we asked Shannon about her experience in the competition and what it was like living a day in the life of a SingStar rock star, she said, “The competition was really laid back, that’s the best I can describe it. As for the SingStar day, the part I liked best was all the prizes. I knew I was getting a PS3 and a bunch of games but I didn’t realize I was getting clothes and make up too. I had such a great time and everyone was so nice that I couldn’t really thank them enough!”

So what SingStar song did Shannon choose to record while here in the same studios where soundtracks for PlayStation exclusives like the recently released inFAMOUS are recorded? None other than The Darkness’ “I Believe in a Thing Called Love.”

Our cameras followed Shannon from start to finish on her day in the studio, so check out the video below.

Now I’ve been sitting on this interview for about a month because I wanted you to be able to get some questions answered as well. So now that you’ve seen the trailer and you know a few details (800+ cars!), what do you want to know about Gran Turismo PSP? The game’s US producers will reply in a future post.